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Clarksville City Council to Discuss Affordable Senior Housing Project at Frosty Morn Site

Clarksville leaders are set to discuss a significant project that aims to transform a long-vacant industrial site, the old Frosty Morn location, into affordable housing for seniors. The City Council will meet on Monday for a special session to approve a resolution that will initiate a 75-year ground lease agreement. The city will retain ownership of the land, while partnering with SOCAYR, a Kentucky-based nonprofit with expertise in senior housing, to manage the financing, construction, and day-to-day operations of a 65-unit community designed for individuals on fixed incomes.

The project is a response to the citys rapid population growth and increasing housing prices, which have disproportionately affected seniors. The proposed development will not only revitalize a blighted area but also provide older residents with more stable housing options amid rising costs. The next steps for the project depend on SOCAYR securing Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the state agency, with their application due later this month and decisions expected in early September. Additionally, zoning approvals from the planning commission are required before the final council sign-off.

Once funding is secured, the project will include support services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation, and assistance for aging in place, provided through a regional agency. The construction timeline will be determined after the tax credit decisions.

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